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FINRA 2021 Exam Results and Priorities

Burr Forman

Social media platforms , including the “gamification” of trading. The broad categories of issues addressed in the Report are: Firm Operations. Cybersecurity. Targeted Examinations on zero commission risks and disclosures. In past years, FINRA has addressed issues related to Supervision and Senior Investors separately.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Federal Activities: On September 30, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed an enforcement action against crypto futures and spot market exchange Digitex and its founder and CEO Adam Todd. State Activities. The CFTC alleged that Digitex violated the Commodity Exchange Act by failing to register as a futures commission merchant.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On November 30, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has temporarily shut down a credit card debt relief program and its affiliated companies that allegedly took millions from consumers by falsely promising to eliminate or substantially reduce their credit card debt. To read Emmer’s letter, click here. On November 30, U.S.

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SEC Joins FTC in Voicing Concerns Over AI as Risk of Regulation Looms

Collection Industry News

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler delivered his remarks on Thursday March 10 before the Investor Advisory Committee that was devoted to the use of artificial intelligence in robo-Advisory services and cybersecurity disclosures. . Read More: AI in Financial Services in 2022: US, EU and UK Regulation .

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. The task force also adopted an updated report on trade-based money laundering and recognized progress by a number of jurisdictions. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities: On October 23, the FTC shared with consumers tips for identifying whether a COVID-19 clinical trial is a scam.

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California Privacy Protection Agency Begins to Take Shape

Troutman Sanders

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and as senior advisor to the White House under President Obama. In these academic roles, Soltani’s research has focused on areas, such as consumer protection, online tracking, surveillance, and mobile privacy. Soltani formerly served as chief technologist for the U.S. CPRA Rulemaking.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities: On March 5, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned consumers that scammers might target individuals facing financial distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. State Activities. Federal Activities: On March 6, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.9